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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.67, 998.40 and 475.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.67, 998.40 and 475.13 is: 655.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.67 : 998.40 = 475.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.67/998.40 = 475.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.67x = 998.40 × 475.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.67x = 474,367.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,367.42/723.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.50

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